Question

Which of these best describes the purpose of a literary analysis of ideas? A. to interpret a literary work in light of a single idea. B. to examine what a character says and does or becomes. C. to relate an idea in the literary work to your life. D. to show how a character represents an idea rather than an individual.

Answer 1

The answer that best fits the description of the purpose of a literary analysis is A: To interpret a literary work in light of a single idea.

Step-by-step explanation:

When looking at literature, and trying to analyze a work of it, there are many aspects that need to be looked at. As such, a literary analysis has the purpose of either analyzing a whole work, or a part of it. As such, one of the first things that are analyzed in literary works is the ideas, or themes, that are being described in the work, and this can be done by also analyzing elements within the work. For example, an analyzer takes the main characters and sees how the way the writer describes these characters and make them behave, will showcase the theme, or themes, he/she wants the reader to see. Usually, in prose analysis, like in short stories, analysis are done of separate themes, not the entire work, and how through such elements as the characters, and others, this theme is showcased by the author.

Answer 2

A literary analysis is an opinion about one's perspective and interpretation of a literary work. The work includes examination of literary devices, word choices, or  structures used. The purpose of a literary analysis is to demonstrate the reason why author used specific ideas, word choices, or writing structures to convey his or her message. answer is D,